What to pack for St. Barths?

My godmother always told me that people are happier to see you when you arrive for a visit with less baggage.  Although I do believe that to be true, packing light isn't the easiest thing for me..but it's something that I seem to have gotten more skilled at with time and experience.  Packing light for St. Barths is easier than you'd think.  Here is what to pack for St. Barths.

  • Swimsuits. 4 is a good number, you'll wear them all the time because it's incredibly hot.
  • dressy sandals
  • leather flip flops.  (because you don't want to look like a slob)
  • One pair of dressier wedges (or skip and just wear sandals)
  • Rompers.  I brought two and barely wore anything else
  • Sunglasses
  • hair ties...it's hot.  You'll want your hair up
  • A sunhat
  • two pairs of shorts
  • Several tee shirts
  • pajamas
  • As little makeup as possible.  Did I mention it's hot and humid?   There is no way that I could wear my normal foundation there, don't bother bringing it.
  • Clean and clear oil blotting papers

Things you'll want to wear more than once.  Bodysuits are great for this too.Things I wish I hadn't brought:

  • A jean jacket.  I was never cold
  • A long maxi dress.  Too heavy and too hot.
  • Anything too dressy.  It's very casual, and you'l want light things that breathe well.
  • My computer.  I was too busy having fun to work.

Pack as light as possible, and if you forget something, they'll definitely have it there.  Your hotel most likely has a laundry service and you'll be able to pack so much less if you launder it when you're there.  Sunscreen and things that that are so much better to buy there so that you don't have to lug them on the plane.

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